News - Macon Resources
Advocates Unite! at Speak Up Speak Out 2024
The long-awaited Speak Up Speak Out Summit has come and gone! Speak Up Speak Out (SUSO) is an annual event that pushes for the empowerment of those with disabilities and helps them find their voice. This year we celebrated all week long with games, gatherings and empowering one another. This year, we hosted an “Advocates […]
Posted: October 17, 2024 | View More »
The Bravehearts Against Bullying
Our Bravehearts were featured in a newsletter by the Illinois Self Advocacy Alliance for their Anti-Bullying efforts! The Bravehearts organized a rally called, “Let’s Stop It! Bullying,” where they showed an anti-bullying video to teach those around them some ways to standing up against bullying. Everyone from Macon Resources was invited to the event. After […]
Posted: August 15, 2024 | View More »
2024 MRI Field Day
MRI enjoyed hosting our fifth annual Field Day on Friday, May 10th, 2024. We opened our doors to the community to share lunch, field games, basketball, kickball, treats, and more. This year, President/CEO Amy Bliefnick presented three awards: the Individual of Impact Award, the Employee of Excellence Award, and the Champions of Change Award. The […]
Posted: May 17, 2024 | View More »
MRI Kids Opens Registration for Summer Programs at New Location
We are excited to share that registration for MRI Kids Summer Programming is open! Programs include Camp Earth, Speech, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Skills Camp, and our year-long program, Parents Night Out! For details on each program, click below. All programming will take place at our new location at 1811 S. Taylor, Decatur, IL 62521. […]
Posted: April 25, 2024 | View More »
Help MRI Paint the Town Orange!
March is celebrated nationally as Developmental Disability Awareness Month, and we need your help to raise awareness in our community! We are happy to announce our second annual “Paint the Town Orange” week will take place from March 18th – 22nd. Paint the Town Orange is a weeklong effort designed to raise awareness and highlight […]
Posted: February 21, 2024 | View More »
Night to Shine was an Evening to Remember!
Night to Shine was a stunning success thanks to our partners First Christian Church, GT Church, and the Tim Tebow Foundation! This unforgettable prom night experience for people with special needs has been the highlight of the year for many people we serve, and this year’s event did not disappoint! With over 300 honored guests […]
Posted: February 21, 2024 | View More »
Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). During NDEAM and throughout the year, it is critical to recognize the impact that people with disabilities have on our community. The people we serve want to be valued and appreciated for their work, just like anyone else. Employment creates increased feelings of independence, self-worth, and pride. […]
Posted: October 25, 2023 | View More »
MRI Hosts 31st Annual Charity Golf Outing
Monday, September 11, 2023, Macon Resources hosted our 31st Annual Outing at South Side Country Club! We had a beautiful day to play golf, and we sincerely thank the golfers and sponsors who made our event possible. Winners are listed below. Winners: Proximity Prizes (Corrected at 3 PM): Raffles 50/50 We are so grateful to […]
Posted: September 12, 2023 | View More »
MRI Hosts Field Day
MRI hosted the 4th annual Field Day in their outdoor activity center, Meaningful Meadows, on May 12th, 2023. The community was invited to enjoy lunch, games, basketball, kickball, and ice cream! During the fun-filled afternoon, President/CEO Amy Bliefnick presented three awards. The first award presented was the Champions of Change Award. This was given to […]
Posted: May 16, 2023 | View More »
Impact Story: Meet Fred
Fred has enjoyed being a bell ringer for several years but was honored to be recognized as the top earner per hour from MRI this season. Fred always brings his biggest smile and warmest “Merry Christmas” when he rings bells, with his time this season totaling 32 hours! After Fred was presented with his special […]
Posted: February 8, 2023 | View More »